History

The North Devon Pipes and Drums were formed in Barnstaple, Devon, UK, in 1987.
Later, in 1990, their tartan, the Devon Original, was accredited by the Council of the Scottish Tartan Society and the accreditation certificate is displayed in the Barnstaple Guildhall.

The Devon Tartan:
Designed by Roy Sheard in the early 1980s, the green Tartan reflects the beauty of the glorious Devon countryside, whilst the blue Tartan symbolises the county’s two coastlines celebrating Devon’s long & illustrious connection with the sea. (Coldharbour Mill)

The Devon Original and Devon Companion tartans owe their origin to the success of the Cornish St Piran sett, which was woven by Coldharbour Mill in the early 1980's. The accreditation certificate was presented to the Mayor of Barnstaple in 1991. 

In a poem describing the tartan, Miss M. Miles says, "So, in the mind, Devon's beauty is retrieved By contemplating Devon's tartan's weave. 

Also, Barnstaple Town Council granted the band permission to include the Town Coat-of-Arms on their bass drum. 

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